7.8-magnitude earthquake in Kamchatka
A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula early Friday, shaking buildings and prompting a brief tsunami alert.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the quake’s epicenter was located about 128 kilometers east of Kamchatka’s capital, at a shallow depth of just 10 kilometers, making the tremors more strongly felt across the region.
Authorities initially issued a tsunami warning for potentially hazardous waves along nearby coastlines. However, the U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center later lifted the alert, confirming no significant threat remained.
So far, no casualties or damage have been reported, though officials are monitoring the situation closely as aftershocks continue.
Kamchatka, located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, is one of the world’s most seismically active regions. In July 2025, the peninsula was hit by an 8.8-magnitude mega-quake that triggered a devastating tsunami, sweeping parts of a coastal village into the sea and sparking alerts across the Pacific region.
Local authorities have urged residents to remain cautious as aftershocks are expected to persist.
